A major opportunity is coming up for online shoppers with festive sales on Flipkart and Amazon.
Starting on September 27, both platforms will launch their biggest sales of the year—Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Sale and Amazon’s Great Indian Festival Sale.
If you want to maximize your savings beyond the flat discounts, there are a few special tips you can follow to get even more benefits.
Take Advantage of Early Access
Both Amazon Prime members and Flipkart Plus members will get early access to the sale, starting on September 26, a full 24 hours before other shoppers.
This early access gives you the chance to grab items that may run out of stock quickly.
Additionally, some devices are listed at their lowest price when the sale starts, and their prices may increase later.
Save with Select Bank Cards
During the sale, extra discounts are available if you use certain bank cards.
For example, Amazon has partnered with SBI Bank Cards for the Great Indian Festival Sale, while Flipkart has partnered with HDFC Bank for the Big Billion Days Sale.
You can also get cashback through Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Card and Flipkart Axis Bank Card. If you don’t have these cards, you can apply for them to get extra savings.
Make Use of Exchange Offers
If you are planning to buy a new phone or gadget, you can save more by exchanging your old device. Many products will offer an extra exchange bonus during the sale.
Even if you’re not eligible for a bank discount, you can get exchange discounts worth thousands of rupees, depending on the model and price of your old device.
Keep an Eye on Limited Time Deals
Both Flipkart and Amazon will have limited time deals during the sale, where special prices go live for certain products at specific times each day.
Be ready for these deals, as they offer great savings. You can also create a wishlist for the items you want, so you’re prepared when the deals go live.
Use In-App Payment Options
You can also save more by using special in-app payment methods. For example, Flipkart offers Flipkart Pay Later and SuperCoins options, while Amazon has Amazon Pay UPI.
Paying through these options can help you earn additional cashback and discounts during the sale.
